#FB5A00 Hex Color
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Ablaze orange red. #fb5a00 runs at full saturation with mid lightness, so it reads hot and loud without turning muddy. Its hex code makes it a natural fit for calls to action and sports branding, but keep it in the 10% accent slot; full backgrounds tire the eye fast. Deep teal and charcoal calm it down, and black text clears AA contrast on top at about 6.6:1.
Questions about #fb5a00
What is #fb5a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fb5a00 is rgb(251, 90, 0), in HSL hsl(22, 100%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 100%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fb5a00?
Deep teal, charcoal, and dark navy all tame its intensity while keeping the heat visible. Cream or warm off-white softens it for autumn and food packaging, while black gives it maximum punch.
Is #fb5a00 readable on white or black?
#fb5a00 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.56:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.